Archive for February, 2012

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office DON’T WAIT SIX WEEKS! GO ONLINE TODAY Every year in early February, the world’s most famous groundhog receives a lot of attention. On Groundhog Day, the world’s furriest weather reporter, Punxsutawney Phil, pops out of hi...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Did you know that one-third of Iowans over 65 live alone? These same Iowans, who live alone, are also willing to talk on the phone or at their front door to a stranger. The lowest of the low, of non-violent criminals are those who t...

  • Ella’s Kitchen

    Comfort Food – We hear that term often associated when the weather turns cold and dreary. According to Webster’s Dictionary, the term was first used in 1977. It can be applied to give “comfort” for nostalgic, emotional or psychological reasons. Comfort food is also easy to prepare and easy t...

  • Exclude Income from Taxes Exclude Income from Taxes

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Income tax season is upon us again!! As we deal with 2011 income taxes and compile all that stuff needed to complete tax returns, we are also being inundated with lots of media coverage on the potential of vari...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa EARN (AND KEEP) MORE MONEY You probably already know that there was an increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly payments at the beginning of the year. If you receive monthly Social Security or S...

  • Celebrate Your Love With A Special Romantic Valentine’s Day Celebrate Your Love With A Special Romantic Valentine’s Day

    By Melanie Pracas Valentine’s Day is the time to celebrate your love for someone. To make it really special and have a romantic Valentine’s Day, you will need to think about what you want to do and plan ahead. There are lots of ways to have a romantic Valentine’s Day and make it special for...

  • The Radio that Reads

    Are you, or someone you know, visually impaired or otherwise handicapped, making it difficult to read the newspaper and stay connected to the news of the community? That doesn't need to happen! Contact APRIS, the Augustana Public Radio Information Service, without delay! What is APRIS? APRIS is ...

  • February is for Sweethearts February is for Sweethearts

    By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village The month of February is for Sweethearts. This leads me to share a Sweetheart Story from a couple at Ridgecrest Village Retirement Community. The Sweetest Smile By Jack Hebblin “Helen has the sweetest smile. Even though she ha...